Briefing: Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
Strategic angle: Emmanuel Grégoire faces a challenge from Rachida Dati in the upcoming elections.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Politics
Government, policy, institutions, and political power dynamics.
Briefing: Gabbard Testimony on Puerto Rico Voting Machines Raises Questions About Venezuela Conspiracy Theory
Strategic angle: Tulsi Gabbard's testimony brings to light the controversial role of conspiracy theories in the context of voting machine seizures.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: 'Polish populists have decided to turn anti-European': Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski
Strategic angle: Warsaw's mayor discusses rising political tensions and the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
France's FM to visit Lebanon in show of 'support and solidarity' amid Middle East war
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will visit Lebanon to express solidarity with the Lebanese people amid ongoing conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: All the highlights from STAT’s Breakthrough Summit East
Strategic angle: In today's Morning Rounds newsletter, the highlights from #STATBreakthrough, a ruling against Kennedy’s gender-affirming care declaration, and more.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: 'Online diplomacy': How Trump narrates war in Iran on Truth Social
Strategic angle: Donald Trump is using Truth Social to defend his actions in Iran and criticize his opponents.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Europe must end diplomacy and push for change in Iran, says Israeli UN ambassador
Strategic angle: Israel has called for an end to European diplomacy in Iran, urging a firmer hand alongside the US to force regime change in Tehran as the conflict rages on.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Israeli PM Netanyahu addresses press conference
Strategic angle: Netanyahu defends Israel and US campaign against Iran, highlighting successful airstrikes.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Paris mayoral candidate Grégoire accuses Macron of meddling in polls
Strategic angle: Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire claims President Macron intervened to influence the resignation of a far-right contender.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested
Strategic angle: Officials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: US envoy meets Belarus' leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka to push for political prisoner releases
Strategic angle: There are more than 1,100 political prisoners in Belarusian jails, many arrested after a disputed 2020 election that triggered widespread protests.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Iran War and Druzhba Dispute to Dominate EU Leaders’ Summit
Strategic angle: Key discussions at the upcoming summit will focus on the ongoing Iran conflict and the Druzhba pipeline issues.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
'Our sons will not die for Ukraine,' Orbán tells supporters ahead of crucial April elections
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán rallied supporters in Budapest, framing April's election as a choice between peace and war.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Japan, U.S. To Agree On Joint Development Of Rare Earth Elements, Lithium, Copper At Summit Meeting This Week
Nikkei reports on the upcoming agreement between Japan and the U.S. regarding critical minerals.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: President Sassou-Nguesso wins Congo-Brazzaville's election
Strategic angle: Provisional results show Nguesso with nearly 95% of the vote, solidifying his long-standing leadership.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Slovenia's liberal government faces tight race as conservative opposition surges
Strategic angle: Slovenia holds a parliamentary election next Sunday with Janez Janša’s conservative opposition seeking to restore 'traditional values' amid warnings of an illiberal turn.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: French local elections: In Paris suburbs, LFI won the biggest prize, but made few gains
Strategic angle: La France Insoumise won Saint-Denis, the largest Paris suburb, in the first round, but results in other areas were disappointing.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
AIPAC attacks fall flat as Democrat Daniel Biss wins Illinois House primary
Democrat Daniel Biss secures victory in Illinois House primary despite AIPAC's efforts.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator
Strategic angle: Stratton's victory marks a significant milestone for the Democratic Party in Illinois.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary
Strategic angle: Jesse Jackson Jr. faces defeat in his attempt to return to politics during the Illinois primary.
Editorial Staff Mar 18